Senior Portrait Photography

Senor portraits with Cruver Photography capture a memory that will last a lifetime. With several amazing scenic backdrop locations on the Eastern Pennsylvania, we can certainly find a location that will suite your families agenda. Jim Thorpe, Pocono Mountains, Lock Ridge Park ….the list is endless!

Photo shoot in a location of your choice. Some senior portrait photographers will ONLY shoot outside. I believe in shooting the session where you are comfortable and the style of photo that you want. If you want outside by the lake, we will go to the lake. If you want outside in a field, we will find a field. The photos are your senior portraits so make them what you want!

You are allowed to change your outfit as much as you need. I want you to be happy and satisfied so change as often as you need. I recommend changing into a different outfit at least once that will remind you of the school such as sports uniform, musical band outfit or something with your high school name on the shirt.

An online gallery where you can review and mark your favorites for editing. Those favorites will then be edited so prints and products can be ordered. Digital orders will also come with a personal print release, allowing you to print at printing service of your choice.

My editing style is clean and simple, but we were all teenagers once as well, and I know that skin can be unpredictable and cause you some stress headaches. If you are concerned about what an acne mark, freckle or other distinguishing mark will appear, let me know and I will remove it. Photoshop makes life easy these days and I can crop those pimples right out of the photo……and NO I do not charge extra for it. All of my photos are edited and that is the way it should be!

Frequently Asked Questions

We charge an initial $100, which includes 1 hour of shooting time, after that it’s just $50 per hour.

Where will the session be?

This is really up to the student and parents. Some seniors want their images captured on a sports field at the high school, some want them a local park. The choice is totally up to you. **

Can other people be included in my photos?

Absolutely! Again, this is totally up to the student and the parents. Some seniors want a photo of their best friend from high school and some want a special family member. There is no additional cost and you’re more than welcome to bring who you want for your session!

I don’t want the same photos as everyone else. Can you make mine original?

Certainly! These are your photos and I want you to be 100% happy and satisfied with your photos so pick the poses that you and your parents like. Some people like funny poses, some like formals, some enjoy serious and some people just want to wing it and decide when we get on location. Pinterest is a great resource for viewing various poses. I suggest you go on and print the poses that you want. We will make sure we give you a good variety to choose from as well but we always love for our clients to have a selection when it comes to poses.

Can I incorporate my car into the photos?

Sure! Why not? You are more than welcome to use not only your car but we encourage you to bring a few props like your favorite sport in school, maybe a piece of band equipment or anything that will make you remember your time in high school, years from now when you look back at the photos.

I really like a certain look, but I’m not sure where to go for the location. Can you help plan out the locations based on the type of look I want?

Certainly! When we discuss what you want, let me know what you have in mind and I can show you some examples of places I have shot in the past. This will give you an idea of what to expect at that location.

If it rains, do you have a studio to shoot at?

I do have a small studio but if you want outdoor photos we will gladly reschedule your session at a more convenient time.

Will these images be posted online or any social networks?

This is totally up to you and your parents. Some people prefer not having their images posted online and I respect their wishes. I always ask if it is ok to share a few photos on our social media page of the session before posting.

How do we go about securing our session?

You may call, email or leave me a message on social media to determine if I am available for your specific date. I strongly encourage you to contact me as early as possible to make sure I am available. In order to reserve the date, there is a $25 deposit that is required. Once we agree on a date, I will email you a digital invoice that you may pay the deposit with a credit card or pay pal.

Will you be taking our photos or will one of your assistants be taking our photos?

I will always be the photographer taking your photos. There are times when I use an assistant, who just so happens to be my wife, but at no time do I ever use an assistant for your senior portraits.

How many outfit changes can we have?

You may change as often as you want. We do not limit the time and we never tell people that they can’t change into various outfits.

I really don’t like “X” about me or I have a pimple. Can we shoot around it?

Certainly! First thing I will do is talk with you about what type of pictures you prefer and what do you not like. When we go over this, let me know of anything that you are nervous or worried about. I can edit any photo to get rid of a blemish or mark that you are unhappy with during the time of your shoot.

How long will it take for my photos to be on the website to be viewed or received?

For most normal photo sessions, your photos will be completed within 72 hours. I make it a priority to get your photos back to you as soon as possible so you can enjoy your photos and share them with your friends and family. At busy times, I tell people expect 1 week turnaround.

What days are you available to shoot senior portrait sessions?

My availability for senior portrait session are mostly limited to evenings and weekends.

Can I order more prints/products later?

Your photos will remain online and available for purchase on my password protected website for 3 months from the date of the session. If for some reason, you need to purchase an image after the 1 year, contact me and I can make it available to you.

Why is your logo on all the photos? Will the logo be on the prints?

Being in the photography industry, my best form of advertising is people seeing my logo on your images that you share on social media. These images are specifically meant to be shared on your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other various forms of social media. When you receive your printed images or products, there is no watermark/logo on the images.

What type of payments do you accept?

Session fees can be paid by Cash, Checks, Money Orders, Credit Cards and Paypal. Products can be paid for by debit or credit cards.